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GCE A Level in Physical Education

at Launceston College, Launceston · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This OCR A-Level Physical Education (PE) course is for students who are passionate about sport, exercise, and understanding the science behind physical performance. It suits learners who enjoy practical activity as well as analysing factors that affect performance, health, and fitness. The course is ideal for students considering further study or careers in sports science, coaching, physiotherapy, teaching, health and fitness, or related fields, as well as those who want to develop both their practical and theoretical understanding of physical education.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's at 5-9. Students will be expected to have at least a Merit in BTEC sport at Level 2 or Grade 6 in a science, Grade 5 in English and Maths. We highly recommend that you are playing a sport outside of College regularly. (training at least twice per week)

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Launceston College

    HURDON ROAD, LAUNCESTON, PL15 9JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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